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HI i am Amy from west Northam bye send my SNS back xx
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Amy -
What is an SNS???
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What is an SNS???
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Your dragons layer book is awesome your such a brilliant writer.
Reply by Bruce Coville
Thanks, Totti. This message made me happy.
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Hey Mr. Colville,
Just a quick note to say how much I enjoyed your A.I.Gang series when I was a kid. At the time, I was reading a couple non-fiction books about robotics and trying to learn basic-code.
As enjoyable and interested in the sciences as I was, I followed my obvious talent at drawing and got into comic-books. I recently got a contract to publish something I wrote and drew. It occurred to me how many childhood influences had a part in what I ended up creating.
Someday, when I have kids of my own, they'll be reading the A.I. Gang as well.
Peace,
Marc
Just a quick note to say how much I enjoyed your A.I.Gang series when I was a kid. At the time, I was reading a couple non-fiction books about robotics and trying to learn basic-code.
As enjoyable and interested in the sciences as I was, I followed my obvious talent at drawing and got into comic-books. I recently got a contract to publish something I wrote and drew. It occurred to me how many childhood influences had a part in what I ended up creating.
Someday, when I have kids of my own, they'll be reading the A.I. Gang as well.
Peace,
Marc
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Marc -
Oh, it would be hard to tell you how happy this message made me. Thank you for taking the time to stop by and tell me what these books (never hugely commercially successful, but with an ardent stand base) meant to you. As they did to me.
all best,
BC
Oh, it would be hard to tell you how happy this message made me. Thank you for taking the time to stop by and tell me what these books (never hugely commercially successful, but with an ardent stand base) meant to you. As they did to me.
all best,
BC
You might be coming to my school!!!!!!
Reply by Bruce Coville
That would be awesome. I hope it happens!!
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Hi Bruce!, I recently found my copy of my favorite book from when I was a kid in the early 90's, "The Monster's Ring". I even gave it another read-through just for old times sake. I've always loved the story and the message it contains (at least the message that I think it contains). Just want to say that the story has always been remembered fondly, and it's one of the few things I'd really love to be able to pass down to my kids one day, if I ever have them.
Really though, I just wanted to say Thank You for writing all of your wonderful books and inspiring the minds of those that have read your works.
Really though, I just wanted to say Thank You for writing all of your wonderful books and inspiring the minds of those that have read your works.
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Jeffrey -
Hey, thanks for this message. "The Monster's Ring" was my first published novel, so it has a special place in my heart. It's still the one I talk about in my school visits, and I always start by storytelling the first two chapters, which is a blast to do.
I've said before that when you start writing for kids you just hope to get published. Then you hope that kids will like (love!) the books. And then, the sweetest hope, is that kids will remember them and think of them fondly even after they've grown up. So a message like this really delights me. Thanks for stopping by to say hello. And apologies that it has taken me so long to answer - I can't always keep up with the Guestbook.
BC
Hey, thanks for this message. "The Monster's Ring" was my first published novel, so it has a special place in my heart. It's still the one I talk about in my school visits, and I always start by storytelling the first two chapters, which is a blast to do.
I've said before that when you start writing for kids you just hope to get published. Then you hope that kids will like (love!) the books. And then, the sweetest hope, is that kids will remember them and think of them fondly even after they've grown up. So a message like this really delights me. Thanks for stopping by to say hello. And apologies that it has taken me so long to answer - I can't always keep up with the Guestbook.
BC
Hi there Mr. Coville. I started reading Into the Land of the Unicorns and Song of the Wanderer when I was around 6 years old, and here I am 14 years later just finding out that you've written two more books since then! Life is too good. I absolutely loved the first two books growing up (chunks of pages were falling out of both of them just because I read them so many times) and I'm so excited to finally find out how Cara's story ends. In fact, I am about to order all four books and read them all back to back. The tale is beautifully written, and every time I read the first two books I feel myself being drawn into the world of Luster. (Really, I get so sucked in that people have to call my name a few times before I come back to the real world!) I also listened to the audio sample of Dark Whispers - I just love it. I was delighted to find out that you are the narrator! You do a perfect job of it, and every character's voice is spot on. I just wanted to let you know that The Unicorn Chronicles is still my favorite series, even at 20 years old, and even after reading those two books so many times, the story never gets old. I can't wait for all the books to come in the mail so I can continue the journey. Thank you so much for such a wonderful, wonderful read. - Demi
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Demi -
I am so sorry it has taken me so long to respond to this lovely message. But then, I guess you're used to me making you wait, given how long you had to wait to read the final book of the Chronicles. My deepest apologies for that.
It delights me that you enjoyed what you heard of our audio version of DARK WHISPERS. I have poured my heart and soul into Full Cast Audio, and though the company was not a financial success, I am so proud of the quality of the work we did.
Truly, it delights me to know that these stories still live in your heart!
BC
I am so sorry it has taken me so long to respond to this lovely message. But then, I guess you're used to me making you wait, given how long you had to wait to read the final book of the Chronicles. My deepest apologies for that.
It delights me that you enjoyed what you heard of our audio version of DARK WHISPERS. I have poured my heart and soul into Full Cast Audio, and though the company was not a financial success, I am so proud of the quality of the work we did.
Truly, it delights me to know that these stories still live in your heart!
BC
Dear mr. Coville,
Hello, my name is Chiara. I just absolutely love the Unicorn Cronicles. Can you please tell me if you are writing a new book? One day, I am going to make a movie of the Unicorn Chronicles, so I need to know if you are writing any new books.
Hello, my name is Chiara. I just absolutely love the Unicorn Cronicles. Can you please tell me if you are writing a new book? One day, I am going to make a movie of the Unicorn Chronicles, so I need to know if you are writing any new books.
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Chiara -
Bet you didn't expect to get an answer after a two year lag! Sorry to take so long in getting back to you.
I am always writing a new book, but I have no plans to write another book in the Unicorn Chronicles right now. Actually, I would LOVE to do more books in the series, but Scholastic (the publisher) has shown absolutely no interest in having more, which kinda breaks my heart a little.
Hope this will reach you!
All best,
BC
Bet you didn't expect to get an answer after a two year lag! Sorry to take so long in getting back to you.
I am always writing a new book, but I have no plans to write another book in the Unicorn Chronicles right now. Actually, I would LOVE to do more books in the series, but Scholastic (the publisher) has shown absolutely no interest in having more, which kinda breaks my heart a little.
Hope this will reach you!
All best,
BC
Hi Mr Coville - today I decided to pop in my old audio cassettes of Song of the Wanderer (I was surprised that I managed to find my old cassette player). When I was younger I had the book pretty much memorized from reading and listening to it so much. When the tapes started playing, the nostalgia slapped me right smack across the nose. Every word, every breath, every pronunciation, and every intonation came back to me. And I nearly cried because these characters were so dear to me, and hearing them (and you!) speak this story again felt like I had gotten back some old friends. Thanks so much for that!
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Sapana -
What a lovely message! I have been frightfully long in answering, and I apologize. Also, I fear you will not see this, as you did not provide your email address.
A reminder to everyone: Your email address will NOT show up on the guestbook. But it will allow us to send you a notification of when I have posted an answer to your message.
All best,
BC
What a lovely message! I have been frightfully long in answering, and I apologize. Also, I fear you will not see this, as you did not provide your email address.
A reminder to everyone: Your email address will NOT show up on the guestbook. But it will allow us to send you a notification of when I have posted an answer to your message.
All best,
BC
Why isn't there a paperback of The Last Hunt? The book was released three years ago!
Reply by Bruce Coville
Chrissy -
A darn good question! I've been wondering the same thing myself. I think it's time to play "Bug My Editor" . . .
BC
A darn good question! I've been wondering the same thing myself. I think it's time to play "Bug My Editor" . . .
BC
I love your book into the land of the unicorns
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Alyssa -
I am so pleased that you love that book! It's one of the ones that I am most proud of. Thank you for taking the time to tell me.
Bruce Coville
I am so pleased that you love that book! It's one of the ones that I am most proud of. Thank you for taking the time to tell me.
Bruce Coville